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The voice of Scotland’s vibrant voluntary sector

Published by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

TFN is published by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Registration number SC003558.

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Charity makes appeal for help to keep meals on wheels in motion
Since launching during the pandemic LifeCare has delivered more than 42,000 hot, two-course dinners to over 300 older people
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Graham Martin
 
“Disappointment”: government slammed over reduction in Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
MPs and Bond raise concerns about aid levels despite commitment to the fund
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
"Cruel and divisive": charities savage UK Government asylum plans
"When politicians use language that echoes the far-right, they don’t defeat extremism - they legitimise it”
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Graham Martin
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Man charged after charity volunteer allegedly assaulted
"Being assaulted is not part of the job"
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Lack of credit costing the poorest dearest
Low-income families are trapped in a cycle of exorbitant lending rates
NEWS 18 November 2025 by Rab Armour
 
Agricultural suicide prevention project gets underway
Collaboration between RSABI and University of Glasgow starts. 
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Charity hub hits full house as new tenant moves in
Norton Park achieves 100% occupancy as demand for charity space surges
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
SPFL Trust welcomes leading women’s football director to board
Managing director of the SWPL joins charity. 
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
 
Pilot projects to prevent homelessness get underway across Scotland
Half of Scotland’s local authorities are covered. 
NEWS 17 November 2025 by Niall Christie
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Charity retail chief to step down next year
Robin Osterley made the announcement during the CRA’s annual general meeting this week
NEWS 14 November 2025 by Graham Martin
TFN Guide to Running a Charity or Social Enterprise 2024

This year’s Guide takes a special look at what it’s like to work in Scotland’s voluntary sector, featuring the results of in-depth research. It contains a wealth of advice and analysis from experts in their field.

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